12 June 2018
Manuel Pellegrini is quickly learning that things are never easy at West Ham, as it seems he’s lost another senior battle behind the scenes. The Sun states that Pellegrini’s push for former colleague Mario Husillos to be appointed the Hammers’ head of recruitment has proven to be unsuccessful, with the board instead offering him a role […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Pellegrini misses out in major tussle with West Ham board
12 June 2018
The fifth episode from the new series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Transfer Talk: Why Fekir deal collapsed
12 June 2018
Various hares are already running as the Hammers summer transfer window starts to get active and much looks to be highly uninformed guesswork. According to The Guardian for example the Hammers will be making a move for Norwich City’s James Maddison as a replacement Manu Lanzini. That would be all well and good were it […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Maddison for Lanzini etc? Err…let’s all calm down
12 June 2018
EXCLUSIVE West Ham is set to announce their second signing of the summer – Swansea keeper Lukasz Fabianski. Terms are now said to have been agreed between the clubs as well as personal terms with the 33- year-old Polish National. CandH has learned exclusively that all being well Fabianski should put pen to paper this week […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on West Ham set to announce new keeper
12 June 2018
West Ham fans will be familiar with the name of William Carvalho after a messy transfer saga last summer but they could now be handed a golden opportunity on a plate. Portuguese outlet Record states Carvalho is one of three players who have moved to cancel their contract with Sporting Lisbon, citing just cause after shocking incidents […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham given opportunity to sign long-term target for nothing
12 June 2018
West Ham are desperately seeking additions to their attacking line after a disappointing season and will take their fight to the transfer market. The Hammers were overly reliant on club-record signing Marko Arnautovic last season, who scored 11 Premier League goals, while Javier Hernandez struggled for consistency in his return to the Premier League. Speculation […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Premier League rivals join West Ham in hunt for £16m striker
12 June 2018
One of Manuel Pellegrini’s biggest areas to improve this summer is between the sticks, with West Ham actively searching the market for a new first-choice goalkeeper. England international Joe Hart failed to impress during his loan stint at the club from Manchester City, while Adrian also struggled for consistency and has been linked with a […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham told they must pay £7m for prime transfer target
12 June 2018
West Ham are seeking to land prime targets in the transfer window but it seems they’ll face a huge battle getting deals over the line. The Hammers have been widely attributed with interest in Stoke City ace Xherdan Shaqiri, who has made it clear he wants to leave the Potters after their relegation to the […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Premier League giants looking to land £12m ace ahead of West Ham
12 June 2018
With little to occupy himself with seemingly, Sam Allardyce is back on the media scene making pronouncements which seem more than slightly ridiculous. A couple of days after managing the England team to a 3-3 draw in the charity match against the Rest of the World BFS has given his ‘take’ on Manuel Pellegrini on […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Now Allardyce gives his Pellegrini ‘take’
12 June 2018
Cheikhou Kouyate featured for Senegal who ramped up their preparations for their first World Cup in 16 years with a 2-0 win over South Korea in their final friendly.
Posted in GuardianComments Off on Kouyate captains Senegal to victory
12 June 2018
West Ham are poised to revive their interest in Norwich City midfielder James Maddison, according to reports.
Posted in GuardianComments Off on Hammers keen on Maddison
12 June 2018
The 30-year-old denied claims escorts had attended the event at a house in a Mexico City neighbourhood after Mexico's recent 1-0 friendly win against Scotland.
Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on Chicharito: No prostitutes at pre-World Cup party, it was birthday bash
12 June 2018
West Ham’s ‘serious’ transfer activity is set to start over the next few days as Manuel Pellegrini and Mario Husillos return to London. The pair have been in constant touch whilst in Chile and Spain over the last week to ten days and will be moving in on chosen targets with Husillos now in total […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Pellegrini/Husillos set to do business
12 June 2018
West Ham have again made it clear that speculation surrounding the position of Mario Husillos is 100 per cent wrong. A story in The Sun claiming there has been a fall out with the board and that he will not now be taking up his position with the club is inaccurate. And we have also […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers confirm Director of Football title
12 June 2018
The Russian striker has impressed domestically and now has the opportunity to showcase his ability to a wider audience
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on ‘World Cup a stepping stone for Premier League target Smolov’ – Kerzhakov
12 June 2018
PSG midfielder Javier Pastore risks pricing himself out of a move to West Ham claims football agent Bruno Satin. Pastore was heavily linked with a move to the Hammers this summer with a transfer fee with PSG agreed in principle, however his wages demands of £190,000 per week are deemed excessive and there is currently a stalemate unless […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Agent: Pastore likely to miss out on move to West Ham
12 June 2018
West Ham have bolstered their defence already this summer with the capture of Ryan Fredericks from Fulham but Manuel Pellegrini is eyeing additional recruits. The Hammers have been widely linked with the services of Barcelona defender Marlon Santos, who has impressed during spells on-loan with Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice. SportWitness cites claims from Spain that […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham ‘very close’ to another defensive signing
12 June 2018
Adrian has told the Spanish media that he is attracted to the idea of a return to Betis saying if the time comes he would sit down and talk about it. The comments were reported by Estadio Deportivo and translated by SportsWitness On potentially returning to Betis, Adrian said: “Of course I am aware of all the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Report: Adrian attracted to Spanish return
12 June 2018
West Ham’s quest to bolster their attacking ranks has led to the emergence of a new name on the club’s shortlist but the Hammers will face a fierce fight in the market. Belgian outlet DH Net name West Ham as one of three Premier League sides interested in the services of Standard Liege ace Edmilson Junior. The […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham keen on winger who starred with seven-goal haul
12 June 2018
Italian journalist Gianluca DiMarzio claims West Ham’s initial bid for Felipe Anderson was just £17.5m plus add-ons which was rejected by Lazio who want something closer to £35m he claims on his football website. DiMarzio says: “West Ham have officially started their pursuit of Felipe Anderson, making an offer of € 20m plus add ons to Lazio for the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Report: Lazio want Hammers to double their initial offer
12 June 2018
West Ham were rocked last week by Manuel Lanzini’s injury on international duty, leading the Argentina international to miss the World Cup. The excelling midfielder is also set to sit out for the first few months of Manuel Pellegrini’s tenure at the London Stadium due to his ACL problem, though every cloud has a silver […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Premier League giants end pursuit of West Ham favourite
11 June 2018
There is much wide speculation about Manuel Lanzini’s devastating injury and the real severity of it. On one hand, those close to the player are saying he is very confident he will in six to nine months for the start of the 2019/2020 season while others claim it is the worst rupture of the anterior […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Too early to write off Manuel Lanzini
11 June 2018
The Sun newspaper has today claimed that Manuel Pellegrini has lost a boardroom battle to install his friend Mario Husillos to head up recruitment for the Hammers. However, Claret and Hugh understands this report is fundamentally untrue and Husillos will soon join West Ham as was always planned. The tabloid falsely claimed ‘reports have already […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Director of football story is untrue
11 June 2018
West Ham have been told they must pay more to land Swansea keeper Lukasz Fabianski. As reported by Wales Online the Hammers had their opening bid rejected last week as part of a double swoop which included defender Alfie Mawson. 33-year-old Fabianski played the second half of Poland’s 2-2 draw with Chile last Friday as he […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers must pay more to land keeper
11 June 2018
West Ham have tonight flatly denied various reports across Europe that they are about to do a deal for Barcelona defender Marlon Santos. The Irons have been linked with the player for a couple of weeks now since The Sun somehow managed to create a link to the 23 year old after he has enjoyed a […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Irons knock back imminent signing story
11 June 2018
Manu Lanzini is heading to Barcelona for a consultation with world renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat in Barcelona this week. He will be joined by the Hammers new head of medical Richard Collinge and has vowed to ‘come back as best as possible’ after suffering a serious knee injury. Lanzini is believed to have suffered a […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Lanzini heads for appointment with pioneer surgeon
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